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Ep. 9 Xochitl Gonzalez: "I'm able to deploy a little magical realism"

Ep. 9 Xochitl Gonzalez: "I'm able to deploy a little magical realism"
Mar 19, 2024 · 36m 38s

Xochitl Gonzalez is an American writer, born to a Puerto Rican mother and Mexican father, who has left an indelible mark on the contemporary literary scene. From her first novel,...

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Xochitl Gonzalez is an American writer, born to a Puerto Rican mother and Mexican father, who has left an indelible mark on the contemporary literary scene. From her first novel, the critically acclaimed "Olga Dies Dreaming," to her Pulitzer Prize-nominated essays on gentrification for The Atlantic, Xochitl's storytelling prowess has enraptured audiences worldwide, establishing her as one of the most acclaimed Latin American authors.

In this episode, we explore Xochitl's late journey as a writer, from her beginnings in the public library to her time at Brown University and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. We delve into her inspirations, creative process and her recent release, "Anita de Monte Laughs Last."

If you want to discover the works of other Latin American creatives, don't forget to visit www.latinness.com or follow us on @latinness__.

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Xochitl Gonzalez: "Soy capaz de desplegar un poco de realismo mágico"

Xochitl González es una escritora estadounidense, nacida de una madre puertorriqueña y un padre mexicano, que ha dejado una marca indeleble en la escena literaria contemporánea. Desde su primera novela, la aclamada por la crítica "Olga Dies Dreaming," hasta sus ensayos nominados al Premio Pulitzer sobre la gentrificación para The Atlantic, la destreza narrativa de Xochitl ha cautivado a audiencias en todo el mundo, estableciéndola como una de las autoras latinoamericanas más aclamadas.

En este episodio, exploramos el recorrido tardío de Xochitl como escritora, desde sus comienzos en la biblioteca pública hasta su tiempo en la Universidad de Brown y el Iowa Writers’ Workshop. Nos adentramos en sus inspiraciones, proceso creativo y su lanzamiento reciente, "Anita de Monte Laughs Last."

Si quieres descubrir las obras de otros creativos latinoamericanos, no olvides visitar www.latinness.com o seguirnos en @latinness__.
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